Many think a ketubah is a flowery declaration of love from the groom to his bride. Others think it's an archaic contract to acquire property. Dr. Aiken shows that a ketubah is a legal document designed to protect not only women's rights, but their money and dignity in marriage, death, and a possible divorce. Hear how Judaism truly takes care of its women above and beyond today's enlightened legislation.
Living just for yourself is understandably limiting. Lisa Aiken inspires us with stories of women who created unique ways to expand their boundaries by employing the three pillars of Jewish life: Torah, prayer, and acts of loving-kindness. A great class for women to freshen up their lives using the unique gifts God installed within each of us.
Probably the hardest thing a secular woman must swallow when taking her first steps into an Orthodox synagogue is that the men and women are sitting separately. Whether you are newly observant or have struggled with this for many years - listen to Dr. Aiken's refreshing take on the issue and, far from being a bitter pill, hear how such an arrangement can be more liberating than it appears.
As we all know, tznius (modesty) encompasses way more than the length of a hemline. In a talk to women, Rebbetzin Braunstein discusses the pressing issues that local communities constantly battle with, and tactfully reexamines some of the boundaries which are inadvertently crossed. Topics range from talking to men in the workplace to bungalow gab sessions. This important class is for married women of all ages, designed to bring about a deeper level of dignity. Don't miss this one.
People are usually surprised when they hear how empowering Judaism can be for women - and how the Jewish way not only equals its Western counterpart, but even surpasses it in many ways. Hear how and why feminists started their movement, and how Jewish women achieve the same goal - with much less noise and surprisingly more success. Rebbetzin Kalsmith, who was a front line advocate for the feminist movement, explores a few stereotypes about the woman's role, and the potential opportunities of personal growth in Judaism.
Can it be that Leah, who was one of our four pioneering matriarchs was the perfect match in temperament and character for Esav, her intended wicked husband? Hear how Leah reforged her positive and negative traits in a complete turnabout to be suitable to marry Yaakov, and to be mother of six tribes of the Jewish People.
Making a marriage work is easier said than done. Rabbi Meyer describes the three essential ingredients necessary to insure a long, productive marriage - in good times, and even during the mini-tsunamis. So whether you are newly wed or an empty nester, listen in for helpful advice to build and maintain a relationship that can weather a good fight from time to time.
Miriam, Moshes' sister, tread the path to determined expression of self. She used her power of speech to accomplish many things, yet always maintained a strong belief that God is the Boss. This articulate role model reminds women to use the clarity of their voice, thoughts, and actions, both openly and behind the scenes to usher in our final redemption.
A building engineer who doesn't pore over carefully prepared blueprints before beginning construction can be sure of one thing - that the building from its foundation up will be vulnerable to all sorts of dangers. A woman, the engineer of the home has a similar task. How well has she planned her goals beforehand, and how careful is she to direct all her energies when adding on new bricks?
What force does Rochel Imeinu represent to our wayward and confused nation? Rabbi Tauber explains why only this self-sacrificing person was chosen as the beacon of light to unite the Jewish dispersion. Hear the powerful message this holy woman has for uniting us all - and to spur the beginning of the geula.